Which statement reflects Robertson's view of the highly social child?

Which statement reflects Robertson's view of the highly social child?

• A. Sociability is superficial and promiscuous
• B. Sociability is deep and enduring
• C. Sociability is irrelevant to development
• D. Sociability is purely instinctual

Answer: (A)

The most accurate view here is that sociability, when highly evident, can be superficial and promiscuous. Robertson’s idea is that a child who is outwardly very social may engage with many people and be friendly, but these interactions don’t necessarily reflect deep, lasting bonds or meaningful attachments. In other words, the sociability is surface-level and indiscriminate rather than indicating secure, enduring relationships. This contrasts with the notion that sociability must be deep and lasting, or that it’s irrelevant to development, or that it’s purely instinctual.

The most accurate view here is that sociability, when highly evident, can be superficial and promiscuous. Robertson’s idea is that a child who is outwardly very social may engage with many people and be friendly, but these interactions don’t necessarily reflect deep, lasting bonds or meaningful attachments. In other words, the sociability is surface-level and indiscriminate rather than indicating secure, enduring relationships. This contrasts with the notion that sociability must be deep and lasting, or that it’s irrelevant to development, or that it’s purely instinctual.